Takefusa Kubo bagged his fifth goal of the Spanish top-flight football season Saturday as he helped Real Sociedad to a 3-0 Basque derby victory over Athletic Bilbao.
The Samurai Blue winger, who was rested for Sociedad's midweek win over Valencia, is tied for second on the La Liga scoring table, one goal behind leader Jude Bellingham of Real Madrid.
Kubo struck the hosts' second on a counterattack in the 48th minute at Reale Arena, slotting from the right of the area after forward Umar Sadiq flicked the ball into his path.
Robin Le Normand opened the scoring from a set piece in the 30th minute, half-volleying from directly in front after the Athletic defense failed to deal with Brais Mendez's free kick.
Mikel Oyarzabal made it 3-0 in the 66th minute with a composed dribble and finish around Athletic keeper Unai Simon.
Sociedad's victory, their fourth from the past five games, lifted them to fourth in the La Liga standings. They face Austria's Salzburg away in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday.
